Feedback Received

The quotes below are extracts from recent clients' emails from around the world,
unsolicited - that is to say, I did not ask them for feedback.

Since my assistance is provided to clients on a confidential basis, care is taken not to
provide information that may identify the client concerned. If you need to know more,
ask me which reference(s) you are interested in, and I shall invite (but cannot require)
the client concerned to contact you directly.

From Mr. R, regarding editing of an evaluation report: Dear Chris! Thank you very much
for a thorough review, very good suggestions and prompt delivery. I will take all of your
suggestions seriously, and have accepted most of them.

From Ms. A, regarding editing and proofreading of a major report:
Thanks so much for helping me so quickly and so effectively on the publication.
It looks really great with the cover and the layout that you have prepared.... It
has been a real pleasure to work together and I hope we can collaborate soon again.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best for the coming year.

From Mr. T, regarding editing and proofreading of a collated report:
Excellent, Chris! You really did a good job in a surprisingly short time – AND you did
indeed stick to the language for the looooong chapter... All your comments are well taken
and I have accepted all changes you proposed. You spotted the repeated footnote and some
missing words (sometimes the word "not"). ... Overall, well done.

From Mr. E, regarding technical and editorial advice on a draft project document:
Hey Chris, I haven’t properly expressed my thanks for your help in this process. I really
enjoyed your style and how you explained things to me. I have missed that part very much
earlier in the process... I am happy to spread the word about your services to my
colleagues here. I am sure this could be very helpful for them as well.

From Mr. G, regarding advice to improve his CV: Dear Mr.Chris, I don't
know how to express my appreciation to you. You are absolutely right. Your feedback is
complete and honest. I am thankful for that. ... Your feedback is useful and your
writing style is personal and as if you are speaking with me. I wish I had such
writing style. ... Sincere thanks once again.

From Mr. T, following technical and editing support in the development of a manual:
As a freelance consultant, I don't know how I would manage without you ...
As the Hidden Helper you are always there when needed, which is especially useful when
the deadline is just around the corner. Thank you.

From Ms. F, regarding work on a funding proposal: Hi Chris, Thank you so
so much for this fantastic assistance. I agree with you on the changes or additions you
made on page 3...it looks much better that way. ... And thank you very much for all
your encouragements! ... I have been very fortunate to have this valuable
service from you! ... I wish you all the best with miniAID project.

From Mr. O, following assistance with a project document: Hi Chris, Thank
you very much for taking time to review the prodoc. You put a lot of efforts and thoughts
into it, and many of your comments and suggestions are extremely useful. Had I realized
that your support would actually include programmatic recommendations I would have sent
you the prodoc much earlier ... Your comments and suggestions are all relevant and will
be taken into consideration. Regarding the outcome indicator I have to admit that it is
actually a cut-and paste error from a different project; so THANKS for spotting it
(phew…..). ... Chris, your comments and suggestions will definitely improve the
document. Thanks again and best regards

From Mr. G, regarding a feasibility report (unusually, this is an assignment not related to
aid and development): Chris, Largely thanks to you, my report was accepted, and we'll
soon be moving forward with the work. You did great. Thanks again.

From Ms. A, regarding the preparation of a booklet for her: Dear
Chris, You are just a precious gift, suddenly coming in the middle of the storm, and I will
definitely remember your support.... Your
booklet is exactly what I wanted .... It's just perfect: it's pertinent and
fun, very accessible and practical, close to (the local) culture… Sincere thanks and
congratulations. ... ... I thank you one more time for your superb support.
See you soon, I hope.

From Mr. J, regarding advice on website content for a small NGO: Wao! ...
That's really thought provoking constructive feedback. Thanks Chris. These are
some of the very comments meant to help streamline such efforts/initiatives ...
Thanks once again. It's just good and encouraging to see some of you there
providing such support.

From Ms. J, regarding assistance on the drafting of a speech on volunteerism:
Dear Chris, Thank you for your additional suggestion ... Thanks to you, it mostly went
well. I had lots of positive and inspiring comments from wide range of people. Our
chief guest, HRH enjoyed very much. I sat next to her during the cultural programme
which was the following part after the official ceremony.